This hero dog shot multiple times on the job has finally left vet's care

Last month, two year old Kai, a K9 in the Atlanta area, was shot in the line of work. During the incident officers returned fire and shot a 17 year old.

Kai, who is a dual-purpose narcotics and patrol K9, was released today from a vet hospital in Buford and is headed home after being shot multiple times while responding with his handler to a domestic violence call.

Kai’s handler Cpl. Carlyle got emotional as he described his partner’s bravery and being a hero.

Here's more as it was covered by local TV:

When the incident initially happened, the local Fox station broadcast this story: